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- [hot-hed-id]
- /ˈhɒtˈhɛd ɪd/
- /ˈhɒt.hed/
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- [hot-hed-id]
- /ˈhɒtˈhɛd ɪd/
Definitions of hotheaded word
- adjective hotheaded hot or fiery in spirit or temper; impetuous; rash: Hotheaded people shouldn't drive cars. 1
- adjective hotheaded easily angered; quick to take offense. 1
- noun hotheaded Having an impetuous or quick-tempered nature. 1
- adjective hotheaded If you describe someone as hotheaded, you are criticizing them for acting too quickly, without thinking of the consequences. 0
- adjective hotheaded quick-tempered; easily made angry 0
- adjective hotheaded hasty; rash 0
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Origin of hotheaded
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; hot + head + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Hotheaded
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hotheaded popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hotheaded
adj hotheaded
- hot-tempered — easily angered; short-tempered.
- impetuous — of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person.
- passionate — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- rash — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
- touchy — apt to take offense on slight provocation; irritable: He is very touchy when he's sick.
adjective hotheaded
- irascible — easily provoked to anger; very irritable: an irascible old man.
- reckless — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- impulsive — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
- hasty — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- madcap — wildly or heedlessly impulsive; reckless; rash: a madcap scheme.
Antonyms for hotheaded
adjective hotheaded
- prudent — wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
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